04/08/2026
Get this amazing edition while you can!
NEW LIMITED COLOUR ‘Unholy Chasm’ available for pre-order now.
CHRISTIAN DEATH’s Only Theatre Of Pain is hailed as a masterpiece of its genre, and considered by many as ground zero for Deathrock, Only Theatre Of Pain is a seminal work of unholy power and pitch black emotion. Whilst this record may have it’s roots in the early 80’s Southern California hardcore scene, it cannot be overstated how important this record was in shaping the subsequent landscape.
Featuring the late visionary Rozz Williams, alongside punk luminary Rikk Agnew (Adolescents), James McGearty and George Belanger, Only Theatre Of Pain’s musical exploration is adorned with psychosexual lyricism and an innate struggle with faith. It’s a depth of vision and orchestration that eschews the simple stance of brooding for pure unadulterated catharsis.
Only Theatre Of Pain is presented here in a new remastered deluxe pressing, with a second disk containing demo’s and rare material. Recorded by the legendary producer Thom Wilson, this album harnesses the huge concepts of band projecting older than their teenage years. Ahead of the curve in sonic artistry and visual aesthetics, this slab of sacrilegious American punk is nothing short of essential listening for the gothic inclined. A must for fans of The Misfits, Bauhaus and The Cramps.
This deluxe 2xLP comes in brand new limited ‘Unholy Chasm’ (Gold and White Marble and Oxblood) and more ‘Blood Sanctum’ coloured vinyl, and contains a second disk of bonus material. It is packaged in a laminated sleeve with metallic gold ink, containing printed inner sleeves, a large fold out poster, redux artwork featuring the photography of Edward Colver, and liners by Lisa Fancher. A few remaining CD digipak also available.
This is a limited pressing so don’t wait. Pre-ordering now from www.futurismoinc.com
